Backyard Poultry Tied to Salmonella Outbreak in Dozens of States: CDC
34 people had been hospitalized, but no deaths had been reported
Meds Used for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Shifted Over 2020
Dexamethasone and remdesivir use grew substantially, while azithromycin and hydroxychloroquine both declined from early peaks
Minority of Those With AUD Referred to, Receive Treatment
However, health care use and screening are common for alcohol use disorder
Majority of Pediatric Spinal Fractures Occur in Teens
Almost two-thirds of pediatric spinal fractures in the U.S. occur in patients aged 15 to 17 years, most often due to motor vehicle accidents
COVID-19 Pandemic Tied to Increase in Overdose Deaths
Weekly median overdose deaths increased by 50 percent after stay-at-home order
Presentation of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Varies in Adults
60 percent of patients with MIS-A had acute COVID-19 symptoms, 20 percent were admitted for COVID-19 before being admitted for MIS-A
Endovascular Therapy Studied for Stroke Due to Basilar-Artery Occlusion
With respect to a favorable functional outcome, no significant difference seen between endovascular therapy and medical therapy
College Athletes’ Concussion Knowledge Varies by Race
Awareness low despite NCAA concussion education requirements for athletes
Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Botulism
Signs and symptoms of some neurologic conditions overlap with botulism; thorough, serial neurologic exams should be conducted
Hospitalization Rates Overestimate COVID-19 Burden in Children
Almost 40 percent of the SARS-CoV-2-positive pediatric patients with hospitalization were asymptomatic
